Yes, vanity is a weakness indeed. But pride - where there is a real superiority of mind, pride will be always under good regulation.

We do not suffer by accident.

I was quiet but I was not blind.

Facts or opinions which are to pass through the hands of so many, to be misconceived by folly in one, and ignorance in another, can hardly have much truth left.

I have a high respect for your nerves. They are my old friends.

Everybody likes to go their own way–to choose their own time and manner of devotion.

I do not like to have people throw themselves away; but everybody should marry as soon as they can do it to advantage.